three...

Three years ago this week we started the North Campus. It is amazing to see what God has done in our short history, and the doors he is opening for the future. Yesterday we had a great day to celebrate what God has done and to sell-out for His cause once again as we enter a new chapter in our campus. A few random thoughts from the day:

• During worship, as I looked around and saw a packed house I was overwhelmed with God's goodness and honored to be able to be a part of it. A deep sense of gratitude and a bit of fear swept over me.
• We removed part of our stage to add an extra 50 seats and it didn't even seem like we added any seats, as they were full.
• Our children's ministry is rockin', they transformed the space into a fair for a new series they began. It looked amazing, and the kids were ridiculously loud. Things have changed drastically since I was a kid in church.
• There is a big difference between Ambitionand Visionn. A God given vision produces conviction. You must act even if you fail.
• Our worship team flat out rocks...They move me every week without exception to a place with God. It has been awesome to see some new folks on the team. Ridiculous talent, and sincere hearts, an amazing combination.
• Is a church potluck considered the sin of gluttony? Nothing like it.
• I love that my church let's me be brutally honest. Sometimes you just have to lay it on the line. I'm sure we will have a few more empty seats next week. I have a conviction that when you cast a clear and compelling vision some people get it, and others cannot and it's better to just part ways.
• I got a little long-winded and I'm working on it.
• Not sure how to tackle our parking problem, it seems a bit chaotic. I guess it's part of our discipleship process, patience, patience, patience...
• Those who have been around since the beginning appreciate the transformation of our facility more, because they remember where we have come from.
• This Sunday was the first week I preached with our newborn keeping me up all night, and it was the first week my wife had 2 wild boys to get ready and bring by herself.
• My wife looked amazing.
• I'm trying to wrap my head around three services on Sundays.
• I'm still shocked that people come to here me preach. I am definitely my worst critic.
• Getting ready to develop our media/creative team, lots happening with that right now, and more coming down the pike.
• Our people are servants, within minutes every chair was removed tables set up, and following lunch everything was back together within minutes. Everyone did their part. That's what it's all about.
• While I was preaching I saw faces of people who I know have had their loves rocked by God through something that happened at the North Campus, and that makes everything worth it.
• We've only just begun.

Comments

[steve]

sounds like God's favor spelled FAVOR is upon you guys! Big time...what a great beginning...cherish the time...

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[Jon Morris]

You rock as well, my friend.

[ScottO]

Josh I don't want you to have to bear the burden of being your own worst critic. SO in an effort to help out my friend and pastor I would like to volunteer for that role. I will do it with excellence.

[josh]

Thanks Steve, looking forward to seeing you in July. Jon...you were rockin' bro, it is awesome to see you letting it rip. Scott, I'm glad I can count on you buddy. I love your hear for excellence, even if it is to be being the best rock in my shoe possible (love you buddy).

[Tiffany C]

Since Scott is taking the role of being a rock in your show, I'd like to be the encourager and tell you that every week something amazing and compelling comes through you by God and to me it's amazing and inspiring! You impact us so much more than you'll ever know :)